☣️ UN 2990 • CLASS 9
UN 2990 — Life-saving appliances, selfinflating
Placard: Miscellaneous. ERG Guide 171. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 2990 Quick Details
UN 2990
Product name: Life-saving appliances, selfinflating
DOT Class: 9
Placard type: Miscellaneous
ERG Guide: 171 (check current ERG)
Initial isolation: ERG 171: isolate spill/leak area immediately for 25m in all directions; if fire or leak, increase to 50m; monitor for rapid inflation hazards
Common Hazards of UN 2990
- Some may burn but none ignite readily.
- Containers may explode when heated.
- Some may be transported hot.
- For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported
- Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours.
- Inhalation of material may be harmful.
- Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes.
- Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
Chemical Identity & Physical Properties
| Also known as | Self-inflating life raftsInflatable life-saving devicesEmergency flotation equipmentSelf-inflating survival craft |
| Appearance | Packaged devices typically stored in rigid containers or fabric cases, containing compressed gas cylinders (CO2 or air) and inflatable rubber or synthetic fabric chambers. May include survival equipment compartments. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (manufactured article) |
| Water Reactivity | No significant reaction; designed for water deployment |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Fireground Response Guidance — UN 2990
Extinguishing Media
Water spray, dry chemical, CO2 for external fires; avoid puncturing gas cylinders
PPE Requirements
⚠️ Standard structural firefighter PPE adequate; SCBA if involved in fire due to potential plastic fumes and CO2 release
Isolation & Evacuation
ERG 171: isolate spill/leak area immediately for 25m in all directions; if fire or leak, increase to 50m; monitor for rapid inflation hazards
Always confirm protective actions with the current edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG Guide 171).
First Actions for a UN 2990 Incident
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 2990 — Life-saving appliances, selfinflatingHAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 2990
Product: Life-saving appliances, selfinflating
Class 9 / Miscellaneous / ERG 171
PPE: Standard structural firefighter PPE adequate; SCBA if involved in fire due to potential plastic fumes and CO2 release
ISOLATION: ERG 171: isolate spill/leak area immediately for 25m in all directions; if fire or leak, increase to 50m; monitor for rapid inflation hazards
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 2990 — Life-saving appliances, selfinflating
Class: 9 | Placard: Miscellaneous | ERG Guide: 171
Appearance: Packaged devices typically stored in rigid containers or fabric cases, containing compressed gas cylinders (CO2 or air) and inflatable rubber or synthetic fabric chambers. May include survival equipment compartments.
Water Reactivity: No significant reaction; designed for water deployment
Extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2 for external fires; avoid puncturing gas cylinders
PPE: Standard structural firefighter PPE adequate; SCBA if involved in fire due to potential plastic fumes and CO2 release
Isolation: ERG 171: isolate spill/leak area immediately for 25m in all directions; if fire or leak, increase to 50m; monitor for rapid inflation hazards
— Key Hazards —
• Some may burn but none ignite readily.
• Containers may explode when heated.
• Some may be transported hot.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2990 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
UN2990 Life-saving appliances, selfinflating Cls9 ERG171 | allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2990SMS / 160 CHAR
Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/2990
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Frequently Asked Questions about UN 2990
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. For UN3508, Capacitor, asymmetric, be aware of possible short circuiting as this product is transported Polymeric beads, expandable (UN2211) may evolve flammable vapours. Inhalation of material may be harmful. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Inhalation of Asbestos dust may have a damaging effect on the lungs.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
Standard structural firefighter PPE adequate; SCBA if involved in fire due to potential plastic fumes and CO2 release
Water reactivity: No significant reaction; designed for water deployment. Recommended extinguishing: Water spray, dry chemical, CO2 for external fires; avoid puncturing gas cylinders.
ERG Guide 171 recommendation: ERG 171: isolate spill/leak area immediately for 25m in all directions; if fire or leak, increase to 50m; monitor for rapid inflation hazards
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 171 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles.
This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.